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Russ's Aerial Books and Videos
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Russ's aerial work includes these eleven picture books, which have sold over 250,000 copies:
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Where the Eagle Soars
The islands of Canada's West Coast hold countless secrets. Explore the Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, the Queen Charlotte Islands. Visit the West Coast Trail and the stunning Pacific Rim and her ancient rain forests. Foreword written by internationally renowned artist Robert Bateman.
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Over Canada
An aerial adventure over the most beautiful country in the world. "A superb collection of aerial photographs that depict the country from a unique perspective,..it reveals the stark beauty of the North, the striking patterns of muskeg and river delta, the vibrant colours of sandstone cliffs and alpine lakes in ways not possible from the ground".
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Over Beautiful British Columbia
An aerial adventure over Canada's most spectacular province. "This book will continue to be a stunning and accurate portrayal of British Columbia in the centuries to come".
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High Above the Canadian Rockies
"Aerial photographer Russ Heinl takes you for a bird's eye tour of the mountains. This is the Rockies as you've never seen them before - more remote, spectacular, and powerful then you've ever imagined."
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Portland From The Air
"Russ Heinl has captured the essence of the city in a broad and brilliant way. Here Portland's beauties take on a new and intriguing dimension. Portland From The Air will make residents see their home as never before, and give visitors unusual insights into one of the jewels of the Pacific Northwest."
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Vancouver Island From The Air
"In the work of Russ Heinl, we se the art of aerial photography taken to its full potential. Through the juxtaposition of contemporary images with archival ones taken half a century ago, we can glimpse the forces that have transformed Vancouver Island."
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Portugal - An Adventure of Discovery
"A vision of Portugal from a viewpoint of boundless pride, its profound and serene beauty patiently and respectfully unveiled." For anyone with even a passing interest in Portugal, its fascinating and diverse landscapes, historic architecture and castles, this wonderful book is a must have.
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Above Atlantic Canada
"From his unique vantage point high above the land, aerial photographer Russ Heinl has captured over seventy dramatic images of Canada's Atlantic region, presenting sweeping panoramas of the features and landscapes that make each province distinct. This fabulous book is an open invitation to experience the Atlantic landscape from a larger, more exhilarating perspective."
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Vancouver & The Lower Mainland From The Air
A "Then and Now" portrait of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Historic, archival aerial black and white images of the subject matter are explored by offsetting them to contemporary mirror images of the exact same subject. A unique history of the region is told that allows the viewer to travel back in time. "From the dramatic architecture of downtown to the relaxed atmosphere of the surrounding beaches, 'Vancouver and the Lower Mainland From the Air' offers an extraordinary view of this region."
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Island Edens
A visual tour-de-force of an "Island Eden", better known as Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Explore the rugged Pacific Rim at Long Beach or savor the Victorian charm of BC's capital city Victoria, then visit three of the world class resorts nestled on this Island Eden. "In this book, Russ Heinl takes a stunning photographic look at these two contrasting regions, and focuses in on three of the country inns that showcase the best they have to offer. Uniting the aerial vision he is famed for with innovative on-the-ground photography, Heinl takes us on a tour of Island Edens."
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Seattle From The Air
Through the dazzling aerial photography of Russ Heinl, the reader is captivated by the wildlife of Puget Sound, the delights of the Pike Place Market, and the zany architecture of the Experience Music Project. The charm and character of Seattle take on new dimensions with this sky-high perspective. Historical and current "then and now" photographs show the history of Seattle and the myriad of ways this seaside city has changed over the years. Award-winning writer Eric Scigliano offers fresh, personal insight and perspective into the highs and lows of Seattle. SEATTLE FROM THE AIR gives both visitors and confirmed Seattle-ites a fascinating view of one of the jewels of the Pacific Northwest.
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Aerial High Definition Video Production
The Russ Heinl Group is now flying and shooting with the new broadcast quality Sony High Definition Video Camera. This camera is a true revolution in form and function offering 1080i high definition images recorded on a 3-chip camera in a wide screen, native 16:9 format. The images produced are ultra sharp with rich vivid colors and stunning detail. To ensure smooth flight the camera is mounted to a custom-made gyro stabilized, triple axis gimbal system. If your video project demands that big budget Hollywood look and feel yet at an affordable price then look no further, this system delivers.
Russ Heinl's Landmark Aerial Adventure Videos
The Russ Heinl Group's partnership with Jim Wilthsire, of It's A Wonderful Life Productions, resulted in an aerial film production company, "Associated Aerial Adventures" or simply; A3. A3 has produced a series of broadcast quality programs under the banner of "Russ Heinl's... A Landmark Aerial Adventure". These programs are aired regularly on TV and are distributed throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
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Vancouver to Whistler
(as seen on PBS TV)
Original music score, narration and full motion aerial video and archival photography make time evolve before your eyes. It's all here: from Science World's glittering dome to the copper eaves of Hotel Vancouver, the Grouse Mountain SkyRide, Stanley Park, whitewater rafting, skiing Whistler or the spectacular Symphony of Fire fireworks display. Nature is the instrument and British Columbia is the score.
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Victoria & Vancouver Island
(as seen on PBS TV)
Original music score, narration and full motion aerial video and archival photography make time evolve before your eyes. True accounts of shipwrecks and leviathan winter storms sweeping the Pacific Rim. Discover one of the world's most deadly treks: The West Coast Trail. See Victoria's Parliament Buildings, the Empress Hotel or the world famous Butchart Gardens. A celebration of freedom with something new to be seen or experienced at each viewing; a musical twist; a stretch of the imagination; a pull on the heartstrings; a tug at the intellect; the feeling of being totally free!
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Canada's Eden, Great Resorts of the Pacific Northwest
Truly unforgettable moments with an invitation for you to experience an ever-changing panorama of lands, waters and human drama set against a larger, unique and more exhilarating aerial perspective. This program visits many of British Columbia's world famous West Coast resorts...
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Alaska & The Inside Passage
The ideal video for anyone who has ever contemplated or
enjoyed a cruise from spectacular Vancouver, British Columbia
to the haunting natural beauty of Alaska's Glacier Bay National
Park. Original music, rich storytelling and rare aerial
footage make this an armchair cruise to be enjoyed time
and time again.
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Queen Charlotte Islands
A fascinating journey to one of the most mystical places
on earth, Canada's Queen Charlotte Islands, a place where
time forgot.
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